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cytoplasm
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all cellular contents between plasma membrane and nucleus
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nucleus
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contains genetic blueprint
'control center' |
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Endoplasmic reticulum
2 types |
membranous network
-smooth- releases glucose, detoxifies, and stores calcium ions -rough- ribosomes and synthesis of proteins 'circulatory system' 'manufacturing plant' |
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ribosomes
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synthesize proteins
'protein factories' |
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golgi complex
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transforms and transports and eliminates chemical products required for cellular activity
'packaging center' |
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lysosomes
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sacs containing enzymes(protein) -digests food etc.
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mitochondria
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power source of cell, where combustion of nutrients happens
'power plant' |
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centrioles
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involved in cell division
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gene
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functional unit of heredity, is in a specific spot on chromosome
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4 types of tissue
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epithelial
connective muscle nerve |
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epithelial tissue
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covers body surfaces and lines body cavities, hollow organs and ducts
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connective tissue
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protects and supports body, binds organs together, stores energy reserves as fat, provides immunity
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muscle tissue
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generates the force to move body structures
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nerve tissue
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transmits impulses that coordinate body activity
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integumentary system
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includes skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, oil glands, regulates temp
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